Overview

• Trend researcher Matthias Horx describes society as facing an 'omnicrisis,' a transitional period marked by confusion and fear due to the decline of major positive trends like democratization and peace.
• Horx criticizes attempts to solve modern challenges with outdated methods, urging innovative solutions to navigate the current era of change.
• He highlights the mental strain caused by uncertainty about the future, with people struggling to adapt to shifting norms and technological advancements.
• The influence of artificial intelligence and the internet is reshaping communication, requiring time for society to adjust and manage their impact.
• Horx points to emerging efforts, such as Scandinavia's push to restrict smartphone use among children under 15, as examples of society learning to counteract harmful technological effects.